fiebichpvApril 25, 2022, 3:15pm
Aha, I needed that!
It has been a bit over two weeks since flying due to the Kansas high winds (30 mph+). Today's flight combined an 18 mile motorcycle ride through the countryside to my hangar in Udall, Kansas.
Following a partial Annual Condition Inspection, I taxied out to the grass strip and took off to the north. The 65 degree temperature was pleasant, the wind a bit choppy until reaching 1000' AGL then just continuous 20 mph wind on my nose. At altitude, looking down the air is clear, but looking horizontally humidity and dust obscures distant viewing.
The one hour flight was pleasant and personally rejuvenating. I made radio calls to taxiing pilots in the Cook Airfield area to identify my position. They responded and said they were aware of me. My landing back at Cherokee Strip was the best I ever made, I had to check my airspeed indicator to know that I was no longer flying!
The motorcycle ride home was made as the sun was setting. I kept a watchful eye or deer and only saw one crossing the road about 100 yards ahead of me. What a great combination of activities!
Paul D. Fiebich
A.K.A. AirBike Ace
It has been a bit over two weeks since flying due to the Kansas high winds (30 mph+). Today's flight combined an 18 mile motorcycle ride through the countryside to my hangar in Udall, Kansas.
Following a partial Annual Condition Inspection, I taxied out to the grass strip and took off to the north. The 65 degree temperature was pleasant, the wind a bit choppy until reaching 1000' AGL then just continuous 20 mph wind on my nose. At altitude, looking down the air is clear, but looking horizontally humidity and dust obscures distant viewing.
The one hour flight was pleasant and personally rejuvenating. I made radio calls to taxiing pilots in the Cook Airfield area to identify my position. They responded and said they were aware of me. My landing back at Cherokee Strip was the best I ever made, I had to check my airspeed indicator to know that I was no longer flying!
The motorcycle ride home was made as the sun was setting. I kept a watchful eye or deer and only saw one crossing the road about 100 yards ahead of me. What a great combination of activities!
Paul D. Fiebich
A.K.A. AirBike Ace
